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Apologies for resurrecting an old thread but the 37 is now in bits ready for a bit of tlc and I'm hoping someone may be able to answer a question .
I have some red enamel paint which can be baked so plan to re-colour the lettering on the underside of the receiver once it's been blacked.
One site on the net said that the stamped/rolled lettering on the barrel was in red too, but I'm not sure if this is correct. There's a bunch of Brit proof marks and "not British made" stamps on the barrel and action which will be left as they are but I wondered if anyone could tell me if the rest of the writing should be coloured ?
There's also a broken hammer ear which needs a weld repair, does anyone have a pic of the hammer they could post here or send via email please ?
I'm not sure if this part changed shape over the years but this model has the pig tail top lever if that helps.
I can't post pics as my vintage mobile phone won't let me sign up to the better hosting sites.
Thanks,
Nick.

Nick, if you would like to buy a replacement for the broken hammer ear, it's not too expensive try

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/winchester/shotguns-win/37-win

Pete

Thanks for the link Pete, unfortunately I'm in the UK and they won't ship here.
I'm not sure when any parts changed shape but the one I have here has fine diagonal or diamond shape checkering, it looks to be shaped like an upside down spoon (for want of a better description ) the owner would like to keep it as original as possible so was hoping to Tig a piece on, then shape and cut the checker before blacking.
Thanks again for your suggestion though.

These are great little guns. I use to aquire these. At one time I had 28 of these. I have sold most of them off as my tastes have changed. I still have two new in the box, also a 410, 20 and 16 ga. I use to have really great fun in PA hunting with them.

You will have fun with it!

John Boyd

I realize this is just a technicality, But, as I recall the 37 does not have a "hammer". I have never owned one of them & has been a while since I have even looked at one. However my recollection is they are Striker fired. The "Hammer is in reality just a cocking piece, it doesn't strike a firing pin.

Personally I always liked the old Iver Johnson Champion or H&R Topper layouts with conventional hammer & firing pins better than the 37, but of course that's just one man's personal opinion. Apparently a lot of folks liked them.

My first gun at age 12 - a Winchester 37 in twenty gauge. Killed quail and pheasant with it... and doves, too.